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Head of the Clas...By Jeff Royer, XFINITY Sports This year's draft class is considered by most to be the deepest talent pool in decades. These 50 future NFL studs are the cream of a very good crop. (Getty Photos)

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50. Kyle Van Noy...Van Noy is a pro-ready, first-round talent who could be dropped into essentially any linebacker position. If the right team with the right scheme pounces in the second round, it will have a steal on its hands. (Getty Photo/George Frey)

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49. Zach Mettenb...Were it not for a torn ACL suffered in December, Mettenberger would be in the thick of the discussion over the top-drafted QB this year. He has NFL size with elite arm strength. Mettenberger is no gazelle, but he does have proven success in an NFL scheme at LSU. Some team with enough draft picks to gamble and the patience to wait out his recovery process may find itself with a franchise QB on its roster next year. (Getty Photo/Chris Graythen)

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48. Deone Bucann...Bucannon is a ferocious hitter, using every bit of his imposing frame to level ball-carriers. He's a tone-setting player who unloads on runners, but also showed good ball skills last season with a career-high six interceptions. (Getty Photo/Otto Greule Jr)

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47. Morgan Moses...Moses has imposing mass and length (6-foot-6, 314 pounds) and surprisingly nimble feet. He can run defenders into the ground, but sometimes plays smaller than his stature. If Moses can be taught to generate the power needed to move defenders as a run blocker, he could be a major asset. (Getty Photo/Stacy Revere)

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46. Allen Robins...At 6-foot-3, Robinson has excellent size and elevation. He is tough, wins jump balls and can do serious damage after the catch, elements that helped him emerge as the Big Ten's leading receiver the last two seasons. He lacks elite speed, but would slide into a No. 2 roll as a playmaker and dangerous red zone threat. (Getty Photo/Justin K. Aller)

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45. Chris Borlan...Borland is revered for his smart, passionate play. He is a tackling machine and a capable blitzer with a motor. He'll bring the same limitations to the next level that he had in college – underwhelming height, pedestrian athleticism and what are often mercilessly described as T-Rex arms. The guess is that he once again becomes the exception to the rule and finds a role in the NFL. (Getty Photo/Mike McGinnis)

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44. Lamarcus Joy...Joyner measures in at a normally prohibitive 5-foot-8, but has big-time physicality and lays down hits like a much larger player. He has good speed and is punishingly aggressive – sometimes overly so. The question is whether he can survive at the next level physically. With Joyner's versatility and added value on special teams, someone's going to pull the trigger. (Getty Photo/Streeter Lecka)

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43. Trent Murphy...Murphy's toughness and instincts helped him excel at the college level despite the absence of a bulky frame or elite athleticism. He led the nation in sacks last year, but has limitations in coverage. His body toes the line between NFL lineman and linebacker. Murphy has a high ceiling thanks to his work ethic, and is a vocal leader. Could be a star, given the time to develop. (Getty Photo/Otto Greule Jr)

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42. Xavier Su'a-...Powerfully built and versatile, Su'a-Filo is athletic and polished. At 24, he will enter the NFL older than most rookies, but is recognized as a high-character athlete with maturity and fantastic work ethic. He is a leader and is as close to a sure thing as any guard in this year's draft. (AP Photo/Wily Low)

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41. Jimmie Ward ...Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Calvin Pryor get the headlines, but Ward solidified his positioning as one of the nation's best ball-hawking safeties in 2013. He is undersized, but is a proven playmaker with coveted versatility. A cornerback-hungry team could pounce on him with a position switch in mind. (Getty Photo/Kirk Irwin)

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40. Cyrus Kouand...Kouandjio has all the physical makings of a potential Pro Bowl left tackle. He went into the season with the chance to make his case for the No. 1 draft pick. After a disappointing season capped by surgery on his left knee, however, Kouandjio isn't even a lock to go in the first round. If a team bites in the second round, and Kouandjio bounces back into form, he could be the steal of the draft. (Getty Photo/Leon Halip)

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39. Davante Adam...Adams lacks elite speed, but his gaudy stat sheet suggests he has plenty of tools to contribute. He is a tremendous athlete with great leaping ability, and can be a bankable red zone threat by winning jump balls. Adams remains a bit of a wild card given his success came against lesser opponents in the Mountain West conference. (Getty Photo/Brian Bahr)

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38. Austin Sefer...Seferian-Jenkins is a massive target (6-foot-6, 262 pounds) with good hands and speed who can run through tackles. A 2012 DUI marred his record, and his receptions and yards fell off by nearly 50 percent in the following season, but there is a lot to like here. (Getty Photo/Otto Greule Jr)

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37. Jarvis Landr...Landry is a solidly built receiver with great hands and the strength and toughness to overpower defenders. He is a star in the slot with a penchant for highlight-reel catches. Landry lacks elite speed and may not amount to more than a No. 3 receiver, but he is a leader and a gamer. (Getty Photo/Chris Graythen)

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36. Jason Verret...At 5-foot-10, Verrett lacks the height and strength many NFL teams look for, but his dazzling speed (4.38 40-yard dash time) and scrappiness helped him shut down the best receivers at the college level. He is an aggressive ballhawk who plays bigger than his size, although his real-life size may relegate him to the nickel at the pro level. (Getty Photo/Cooper Neill)

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35. Jace Amaro (...At 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, Amaro is an intimidating slot receiver who is lethal after the catch. He broke the NCAA all-time record for receiving yards in a season by a tight end, and should excel at the next level as well. Amaro comes with maturity and attitude questions that will need to be addressed at some point. (Getty Photo/Ronald Martinez)

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34. Derek Carr (...The brother of former No. 1 pick David Carr, Derek may have the best, most NFL-ready arm in the draft. He has the size and the body, and has also proven that he can use his cannon in both traditional and spread offenses. Concerns linger over Carr's composure against the rush and ability to read defenses while dropping back from under center. (Getty Photo/Thearon W. Henderson)

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33. Stephon Tuit...Tuitt has obvious size (6-foot-6, 304 pounds) and power, as well as a surprising speed that makes him a threat coming off the edge. He has intriguing upside, but his stock could drop following a 2013 season hampered by injuries. He remains one of the top pass-rushing prospects, and could pay off big-time for the team willing to take a gamble on a potentially gimpy rookie. (Getty Photo/Harry How)

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32. Dee Ford (De...Ford is a pure speed rusher who is a candidate to convert to linebacker at the next level. He showed the ability to drop back into coverage as well as set the edge. He is a bit undersized, but has packed on 50 pounds to his frame since he arrived at Auburn. His noted hustle and work ethic will help. (Getty Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

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31. Kyle Fuller ...Fuller is known for his scrappiness and energy. He plays both bigger and faster than he really is. Fuller lacks the size and strength that is ideal for the NFL, but may be able to make up for it with effort. (Getty Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

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30. Kony Ealy (D...Ealy is large and athletic, and can make life miserable for a quarterback as both a pass-rusher and pass defender. He's a work in progress, and needs to fill out his frame, but he's got obvious upside, maybe even as a linebacker. (Getty Photo/Jamie Squire)

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29. Darqueze Den...The 2013 winner of the Jim Thorpe Award for top defensive back in the country, Dennard has deceptive speed and is a solid tackler. He blankets receivers and attacks runners with abandon. He's a top cornerback target. (Getty Photo/Gregory Shamus)

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28. Ra'Shede Hag...A converted tight end, Hageman has both intimidating size (6-foot-6, 310 pounds) and shifty skills. He's built like J.J. Watt and has tremendous upside, but is raw and has a background full of turbulence. A risk worth taking. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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27. Louis Nix II...With tremendous size (331 pounds) and quickness, Nix may be the best run-stuffer in the draft. He has enormous potential, but also a few red flags. His 2013 season ended early with surgery to repair a torn left meniscus. Nix also struggled in the spotlight. His abilities echo those of B.J. Raji's and he's worth a flyer. (Getty Photo/Jonathan Daniel)

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26. Bradley Roby...Roby is a lightning-fast (4.39 40-yard dash time), sticky cornerback who plays bigger than his size. He is scrappy, but had a tendency to check out of games and can be outmuscled on 50-50 balls. Roby attacks in a flash, though, and could be a lights-out slot defender. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

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25. Ryan Shazier...The Big Ten's leading tackler, Shazier is a hard hitter with great speed who is a proven playmaker. He may lack the size and bulk needed for the NFL, but his explosive athleticism may make that a non-factor. (Getty Photo/Jonathan Daniel)

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24. Kelvin Benja...At 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, Benjamin is a tremendous red zone threat, as he showed repeatedly on the receiving end of Jameis Winston's throws last season. He is a major mismatch, and has a huge catch radius – when he's not battling a case of the dropsies. (Getty Photo/Sam Greenwood)

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23. Carlos Hyde ...Hyde is far from a speedster and doesn't break many tackles, but is a good fit for a ground-and-pound attack. He's a workhorse who can get low, absorb hits and plow through a line. (Getty Photo/Streeter Lecka)

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22. Marqise Lee ...Lee has the kind of straight-line speed that can take the top off a defense. He's sneaky and elusive and will be pesky for opponents to nail down. An inconsistent 2013 season plagued by injury dropped Lee's stock, but he's going to be a steal for some team this year, and he'll be their No. 1 receiver before you know it. (Getty Photo/Ethan Miller)

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21. Zack Martin ...Matin was a standout tackle for Notre Dame, but may be forced inside to guard in the NFL due to his size. His technique and strength make him a tantalizing option. Martin is as likely to slam opponents into the ground as he is to burst into the second level to punish a defensive back. (Getty Photo/Jonathan Daniel)

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20. Brandin Cook...Cooks is an extraordinary athlete with blistering speed (he notched the second-fastest 40-yard dash this year) and is a handful in the open field. He lacks elite size for the position, but you can't tackle what you can't catch. (Getty Photo/Steve Dykes)

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19. Blake Bortle...While many don't consider Bortles to be the top quarterback in the draft, the 6-foot-5 star has a shot to go No. 1 to the Texans. Bortles throws with good zip and has excellent mobility for a QB of his size. His technique remains the biggest question mark. (Getty Photo/Christian Petersen)

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18. Timmy Jernig...What Jernigan lacks in size he makes up for in strength. He can manhandle blockers and stand his ground when doubled-up. Jernigan is quick on his feet for a 300-pounder, but is noted to be slow off the snap. (Getty Photo/Streeter Lecka)

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17. Odell Beckha...Beckham is a speedy receiver with big-time yards-after-catch ability. He is a projected slot receiver with the added bonus of being a lethal kickoff and punt returner. (Getty Photo/Stacy Revere)

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16. Calvin Pryor...Pryor has good size, solid instincts, and might be the most violent hitter in his draft class. He may need to reign in some of his ferocious play to avoid costly penalties, but Pryor projects to be an intimidating force. He's the second-best safety on the board. (Getty Photo/Andy Lyons)

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15. Eric Ebron (...At 6-foot-4 with rare speed, Ebron is a matchup nightmare who earns frequent comparisons to the 49ers' Vernon Davis. Teams in need of a red zone threat could use an oversized target like this. (Getty Photo/Grant Halverson)

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14. Johnny Manzi...Johnny Football is as polarizing in mock drafts as he is in real life. Some peg him as a next-level superstar. Others foresee a flop. He doesn't look like an elite quarterback, and he's not built to take hits from NFL-sized linebackers. But his raw playmaking ability and improvisational skills make him hard to pass up. (Getty Photo/Scott Halleran)

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13. Ha Ha Clinto...Clinton-Dix's combination of size, speed, ball skills and instincts have some scouts breathlessly comparing him to Earl Thomas. His overly aggressive style sometimes causes trouble, and he doesn't possess elite speed, but Clinton-Dix should be a solid center-fielding safety and a weapon in today's pass-happy NFL. (Getty Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

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12. Teddy Bridge...Bridgewater dropped down draft boards after a terrible showing at his pro day, but remains arguably the best all-around option at quarterback. Carr has the better arm, Bortles has better size, and Manziel is Manziel, but none of them has Bridgewater's poise and polish. His arm is just fine, pro day notwithstanding, and he plays, acts and talks like a leader. (Getty Photo/Andy Lyons)

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11. Taylor Lewan...Lewan's biggest drawback is the rawness that comes from him being a relatively recent convert from defensive lineman. He lacks refined technique and instinct, but is an incredible athlete (6-foot-7, 309 pounds with a 4.79 40-yard dash time) who can be coached into a phenomenal tackle. (Getty Photo/Gregory Shamus)

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10. Aaron Donald...Donald is undersized for a pass-rusher, but makes his money with a violent burst of speed and massive strength that gave him an incredibly successful senior season. He shot up draft boards at the combine after notching the third-highest bench press reps of any prospect, and the fifth-fastest 40-yard time among defensive linemen. (Getty Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

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9. C.J. Mosley (...The centerpiece of Alabama's smothering defense, Mosley is a smart, hard-working linebacker with great instincts. He's a superb athlete who always seems to be around the ball. Mosley figures to be a tackling stud in the NFL, with easy Pro Bowl potential. (Getty Photo/Mike Zarrilli)

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8. Justin Gilber...Gilbert is a dynamic athlete with the kind of blazing speed and solid size that had everyone drooling over the Seahawks' secondary. His 4.37 40-yard dash time was the fastest of any defensive back at this year's combine, and was faster than all but one running back. He has added value as a dangerous kickoff returner. (Getty Photo/Brett Deering)

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7. Mike Evans (W...At 6-foot-5 with great long speed, excellent leaping ability and freakishly long arms, Evans is the red zone threat of most OCs' dreams. He's physically dominant and is a willing and capable blocker. Sammy Watkins may be drafted higher, but Evans may end up being the more valuable receiver in his first year. (Getty Photo/Thomas B. Shea)

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6. Anthony Barr ...Barr once called himself "the perfect prospect." While that's a little uncomfortable, he does have all the tools to become a Pro Bowl outside linebacker. Barr is an outstanding athlete with the kind of speed you don't usually see with a kid his size. (Getty Photo/Ezra Shaw)

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5. Jake Matthews...The son of NFL Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, Jake is a safe bet to be an impact player at the next level. He may be the most valuable offensive commodity in the draft. Matthews had plenty of chances to prove himself while anchoring the Johnny Manziel Show. He's ready to be a franchise left tackle, and has increased value in that he is capable of playing anywhere on the line. (Getty Photo/Scott Halleran)

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4. Khalil Mack (...Scouts who are high on Mack characterize him as Jadeveon Clowney without the red flags. A game-disrupting rush linebacker with impressive burst and acceleration, he's ready to step in and start in almost any scheme. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

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3. Greg Robinson...Depending on the Texans' priorities, Robinson could easily end up being the No. 1 pick of the 2014 draft. A massive tackle at 6-foot-5 and 332 pounds (with 35-inch arms), Robinson wowed at the combine with a 4.84 40-yard dash time, meaning that while he's shaped like an Orca, he's faster than you. He's a dominating run blocker who can wipe out half of the defensive line himself. (Getty Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

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2. Sammy Watkins...Watkins may be the best offensive weapon in the 2014 draft. He is certainly one of the best receiving prospects in years. His good size is complemented by an explosive speed that makes him dangerous anywhere on the field. (Getty Photo/Tyler Smith)

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1. Jadeveon Clow...Clowney is the kind of prospect scouts talk about with a hushed awe. At 6-foot-5, 266-pounds with a 4.53 40-yard dash time, he's been called by more than one pundit a once-in-a-lifetime talent. A quarterback-hungry team may make someone else the No. 1 draft pick, but Clowney is the No. 1 talent. (Getty Photo/Scott Halleran)

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